Regional Head of AFC & UK MLRO, Entain
£190-200k
OTE
£120-140k
BASE
Plus bonus and ShareSave scheme
2+ days a week in office (Farringdon Rd, London)
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
Open for applications
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Open for applications
£190-200k
OTE
£120-140k
BASE
Plus bonus and ShareSave scheme
2+ days a week in office (Farringdon Rd, London)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To lead the change in sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment.
Role
Who you are
- Relevant AML professional qualification
- In depth knowledge and understanding of UK AFC laws and regulations and related LCCP and industry guidance
- A strong understanding of AFC related processes and procedures applicable to the gambling industry
- Previous experience in a similar role within the gambling industry
- Ability to deal with confidential and/or sensitive issues and information
- Experience of directing initiatives and programmes - working with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- A good understanding of Social Responsibility regulatory requirements
- Experience of managing others, superiors and subordinates, both directly and indirectly
- Good track record in relation to effective communication including an ability to influence effectively at all levels of the organisation
- The ability to analyse data effectively
- Good presentation skills
- Minimum supervision required
- Commercial in their approach, understanding the impact of regulatory change on the operational activities of the business; and
- Excellent communication skills including ability to negotiate solutions
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Group MLRO & Global Head of Anti Financial Crime you will be part of the Anti Money Laundering - Corporate team who ensure we meet both our regulatory Anti-Financial Crime (“AFC”) obligations in the countries we operate in and as a leading gambling operator, to act as a gatekeeper for safer betting and gaming with responsibilities in keeping financial crime out of gambling remains a critical objective
- To meet this, we have established an AFC programme which ensures FinCrime Risks are managed across the group
- The Programme establishes and develops, via policies, procedures, protocols and associated guidance, the criteria, key processes (including training, risk assessments, monitoring and assurance), roles and responsibilities and governance associated with FinCrime risks, including AML/CFT, sanctions and KYC / CDD / EDD
- This role is key to ensuring that Entain complies with its legal and regulatory AFC obligations and any related licence conditions in the UK, Ireland and Jersey (“the region”)
- The role is crucial to Entain’s objective of maintaining and enhancing its reputation as a leading operator in providing a crime-free environment for its customers and in keeping crime out of gambling
- This individual will oversee the entire AFC framework for the UK, Ireland and Jersey and will help to set, implement and monitor related policies and procedures
- Be a key member of the AFC Leadership Team
- Represent AFC at all relevant UK Compliance Committees
- Represent the Group with external stakeholders and at conferences
- Be the established point of contact for senior management for all AFC related matters in the UK
- Champion an AFC culture across the Governance the business and the wider group
- Be required to hold and comply with the terms of a UK Personal Management Licence
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Entain stands as a prominent global player in the sports betting and gaming industry, operating within the expansive realm of entertainment. Engaging in diverse facets of sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment, the company boasts ownership and management of a varied portfolio featuring renowned brands like Bwin, Coral, Foxy, and Ladbrokes.
At the core of its services, Entain facilitates sports betting, enabling users to wager on a multitude of sporting events. Additionally, the company offers an array of gaming services encompassing casino games, poker, and various interactive entertainment options. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, Entain is uniquely positioned to deliver an unparalleled and sophisticated user experience.
The company's strategic prowess is evident through key partnerships, notably with MGM Resorts International, exemplifying its concerted efforts to establish a significant presence in the US market. Entain continues to navigate industry complexities, underpinned by its diverse brand portfolio, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaborations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Sharesave Scheme
- Paid subscription to the mental wellbeing app Unmind
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on you professional or personal development
Company values
- Do what’s right
- Go beyond
- Keep it Simple
- Win together
Company HQ
Stratford, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Gavin Isaacs
(CEO)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Entain
- Levelling the playing field. At Entain we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values. Which is why we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, the wider sports betting industry, and society beyond. Our purpose at Entain is to bring moments of excitement into people’s lives. But none of this would be possible without our people working at their best. To achieve that, we’re creating an environment where everyone can feel psychologically safe, included and heard. Where being accepted for who you are is a given. Here, we celebrate individual differences, and make sure everyone is supported, and empowered, to thrive.
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